Life is a marathon, not a sprint as they say, and never is that saying more true than in an acting career. Many celebrated performers who are household names today didn't achieve their success until after years of toiling away in downtown theaters or in bit parts in B-movies.

Every profession has its ups and downs, but it seems like if you have a degree in theater, the downs are just a little harder than most other professions. Sometimes you have to laugh just to keep from crying.